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Vance tells Republicans to use Abdul El-Sayed as 'boogeyman' for moderate opponents instead
Vice President JD Vance advises House Republicans to focus on Abdul El-Sayed as a more relatable alternative if their opponents are deemed too extreme.
Vice President JD Vance advised House Republicans to focus on Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed as a villain if their own opponents aren't considered extreme, and emphasized the importance of keeping debates civil. Vance urged Republicans to refrain from using inflammatory language, instead choosing to portray El-Sayed as a radical alternative. He stressed that making such a portrayal would be more effective in deterring voters than resorting to personal attacks. By focusing on El-Sayed, Republicans can create a clear contrast between their own candidates and the Democratic nominee without appearing too extreme themselves.
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